Summary: The report highlights the housing crisis in Libya, where, due to the absence of large construction companies and a halt in urban planning for over 30 years, citizens are building outside of planned housing areas or adding floors to existing homes. The cost of construction is high, with the minimum cost per square meter reaching 1,500 Libyan dinars.
When will filming take place and why? After receiving the assignment.
How to film the story (visual structure)? Filming starts with a citizen building their home, discussing construction costs and why they chose to build outside of planned areas or atop their parent’s home. The report will also include interviews with an architect and a building materials seller.
Suggested interviewees and questions:
Citizen:
What are the main challenges you faced while building your home?
How much did your construction cost?
Architect:
Why are there no large construction companies in the Libyan market?
How much does it cost to build a residential home?
What are the reasons behind the rise in property prices?
Building Materials Seller:
What is causing the rise in building material prices?
Ministry of Housing:
What is the estimated demand for housing in Libya?
How many halted housing projects are there, and how much of the demand would they meet if completed?
What caused the projects to be suspended?